Why Cyclists Ride Through Red Traffic LightsYou’ve probably seen it happen. You’re driving your car and you come to a stop at the traffic lights. You’re mindful of traffic infringement fines and public safety, then someone one a bike rides past you, unconcerned, straight through the red lights.

Ask LH: What Is Bitcoin And How Can I Use It?Dear Lifehacker, Everywhere I go, I see Bitcoin popping up. Many web services accept payments in the form of Bitcoin, and some even sell their homes for the stuff. I know it’s a digital currency, but where does it come from and how is its value determined? More importantly, should I bother earning it and using it for any reason?

Western Women Turned Off By Macho MenIf you’re a bit of a neanderthal, you might need to book a flight to Ethopia or Cambodia to find a prospective mate. New research into women’s preferences for male faces has unveiled that guys with lots of testosterone are only prized in developing countries; particularly where disease is rife.

Ask LH: Should I Use Plex Or XBMC For My Home Theatre PC?Dear Lifehacker, I want to make the perfect home media centre but I’ve come across a very tough decision: should I use Plex or XBMC? I’ve heard great things about both platforms, and don’t know the main differences. Can you help me decide? Sincerely, PerPlexed

Jawbone Up Fitness Wristband Sprints Onto Aussie MarketTech lifestyle vendor Jawbone is preparing to launch Up in Australia; an app-driven fitness wristband for Android and iOS that tracks everything from your sleeping patterns to your day-to-day mood. Pleasingly, it’s targeted at the average consumer rather than fitness freaks.

Would You Pay Shops For The Privilege Of Browsing?An Australian supermarket has begun charging customers who don’t buy anything a $5 “browsing” fee. Could this be an emerging trend for brick-and-mortar retail stores? And is it something you’d be willing to put up with?